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Afghan Officials Say Hundreds Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul

Afghan officials reported that a Pakistani airstrike killed hundreds of people in Kabul. The incident occurred at a drug rehabilitation facility, according to Afghan sources, raising concerns about civilian casualties.

Safiullah Padshah and Elian PeltierNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-03-17 · 10:28 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Afghan officials reported that a Pakistani airstrike killed hundreds of people in Kabul. The incident occurred at a drug rehabilitation facility, according to Afghan sources, raising concerns about civilian casualties. Pakistan stated that its military targeted a weapons depot in the area. The discrepancy in the accounts highlights conflicting narratives regarding the target and the nature of the operation. The reported airstrike and resulting casualties mark a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries.

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Pakistan said it had targeted a weapons depot

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The attack hit a drug rehabilitation facility

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Hundreds dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul

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Civilians were among the victims

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The attack hit a drug rehabilitation facility, Afghanistan said, suggesting that civilians were among the victims. Pakistan said it had targeted a weapons depot.
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